First recording of Uncle John's Band, they only learnt it a few days before the concert, still a great version carrying a lot of the energy of their early recordings.

Very cloudy recording and a badly tuned Strat, also so-so performance.

This source definitely sounds much better than the other available version. Still some tape hiss, but the Altamont connection makes it worthwhile. TC's organ is very noticable in the mix, and the early versions of Workingman's Dead tunes make this a classic late '69 show.

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FIVE STARS for this show, TC, plays organ on every song.
I recommend adding this show to your 1969 GRATEFUL DEAD collection.
Of the two copies available on the IA, this one sounds better.
"Black Peter" is unique and not your usual arrangement.
This versionof "Dark Star" is syncopated and the tempo is faster than usual. It's 30 minutes and 17 seconds long.
TC on organ gives this "Dark Star" that "early" sound. Watch out for feedback at 16:05 into "Dark Star". Tom and Jerry start stretching the sounds into feedback and the next thing you know the music becomes sounds with no time, bars, tempo, or anything recognizable and slowly the music returns to "DARK STAR"...
TC also plays organ on G.M.L.S. while Pigpen plays harmonica.
Garcia's voice is still strong and youthful in December 1969.
This verison of Good Lovin' has TC playing organ and Pigpen singing.
This GRATEFUL DEAD show is full of surprises.
Get it while you can, get it while it's free, get it now or you'll be sorry.
I recommend using EQ to enhance the sound if you have it.
IA recommends REALPLAYER for streaming and downloading.
Eat, Drink, be Merry and listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD.
Thanks for the love.

damn--they are rockin, but the tape is stinky winky